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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
2
A compilation from the Official Gazette and various Georgia papers discusses Governor Smith’s vetoes and extra sessions over convict lease reform, upcoming elections, and tax rates. It cites remarks on candidates Jim Griggs Brantley Yancey Carter and Joe Brown, plus editorials on reform and state finances.
The legislature passed a $3,000 appropriation for convict probe expenses and ordered a report to an extra session. It delayed renewal of a school book contract to Jan 1, 1911, created Greater Atlanta, and approved a Confederate veteran and widow pension under $1,500. Other items include a telegraph delivery bill, a pure registration bill, a governor-backed primary law, elective pension commissioner, free transport for firemen and policemen on steel cars, and support for agricultural schools and Athens Agricultural College.
Official figures show Gov. Hoke Smith's 1908 popular vote exceeded his 1906 tally by 4452, confirming the electoral outcome remains stable in the democratic column. The note emphasizes the consistent pattern of results across these years.
A fragment notes Atlanta tigers a slang reference feature higher alcohol content than Savannah, with figures around three to five percent versus ordinary beer at 3.75 percent, implying stronger potency. The text uses playful exaggeration about extreme heat and distant Pluto regions to describe strength.
Fitzgerald plans to issue bonds for paying purposes. Gov. Smith suggests free transportation for city employees be part of streetcar franchise considerations, a proposal we support for its public benefit.
Governor Hoke Smith proclaims a proposed constitutional amendment to revise electors rules and voter registration. The act details residency, tax payment, and military service requirements, plus eligibility classes and an appeal process. Submission to voters at the October 7, 1908 general election is instructed with specified ballot wording.
Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville recounts that her husband James Lee owes his life to Dr King's New Discovery. The remedy is praised for lungs and throat problems with quick relief and a guarantee with 50 cent to 1 dollar prices and a free trial bottle.
Lost pin described as horse shoe shaped with a pear set and scarf pin. Liberal reward offered for its return to this office not for its value but for the associations tied to the pin. 13-If
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